Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 42m at 12:40 pm (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : 7:18 pm (6.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jul 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:353.58:566.03:55-0.52:302.75:468:09Full Moon1Fri
2Sat11:073.59:296.14:28-0.63:062.65:478:09Full Moon2Sat
3Sun11:413.610:036.15:02-0.73:422.65:478:09Full Moon3Sun
4Mon12:163.65:35-0.64:212.65:488:09Full Moon4Mon
5Tue12:513.76:09-0.55:052.65:488:08Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:283.96:42-0.45:562.75:498:08Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu2:054.17:15-0.16:572.65:498:08Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:424.82:454.37:490.38:142.55:508:08Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:424.13:294.78:260.89:532.15:508:08Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:073.54:165.19:091.311:251.45:518:07Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:593.15:055.610:021.85:528:07Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue6:473.15:566.112:360.611:03 AM2.25:528:07Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed8:083.36:496.51:35-0.212:062.45:538:06Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:043.67:416.92:26-0.91:082.55:538:06Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:503.88:327.23:14-1.32:062.45:548:05New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:324.09:207.23:59-1.63:002.25:558:05New Moon16Sat
17Sun11:134.110:067.04:42-1.63:522.15:558:04New Moon17Sun
18Mon11:544.310:526.65:24-1.34:432.15:568:04Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:364.46:04-1.05:372.15:578:03Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:174.56:41-0.46:342.15:578:03Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:265.21:594.67:160.27:362.25:588:02Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri1:174.42:434.77:490.98:562.25:598:02First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:203.63:314.78:211.510:371.95:598:01First Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:593.04:224.88:572.16:008:00First Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:182.95:135.012:061.59:48 AM2.66:018:00First Quarter25Mon
26Tue8:173.16:035.21:101.011:04 AM2.96:017:59Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:013.36:505.41:560.512:133.06:027:58Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:273.57:335.72:330.11:073.06:037:57Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:493.78:115.93:06-0.21:502.86:047:57Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:113.88:456.23:36-0.42:272.66:047:56Full Moon30Sat
31Sun10:343.99:196.34:06-0.53:032.56:057:55Full Moon31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410840)

Common Questions About Santa Monica, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Santa Monica, CA today?

Slack tide in Santa Monica, CA is approximately 3:59 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Santa Monica, CA?

Santa Monica, CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 10% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Santa Monica, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Santa Monica, CA?

Tide predictions for Santa Monica, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Santa Monica, CA?

Tide data for Santa Monica, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9410840. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9410840.

What is the moon phase in Santa Monica, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Santa Monica, CA is Waning Crescent (10% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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